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Rob McElhenney On 'Welcome To Wrexham'
Jun 12, 2024
Rob McElhenney, 'Always Sunny in Philadelphia' co-creator, discusses buying a Welsh football club to uplift a struggling town. The podcast covers their partnership with Ryan Reynolds, cultural exchanges, Welsh sports, and McElhenney's journey in acting and writing.
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- Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds aimed to bring hope to a struggling Welsh town through the purchase of a soccer team.
- The documentary 'Welcome to Wrexham' emphasizes the socio-economic challenges faced by the community and the impact of tragic events.
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The Purchase of Wrexham Football Club
Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds bought a struggling Welsh soccer team, aiming to uplift both the team and the town of Rexam. Enamored by the promotion and relegation system in British football leagues, they saw an opportunity to bring hope to a working-class town. Inspired by the impact sports have on communities, they aimed to energize the town by invigorating the soccer club as the focal point.
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